fascinating synonyms

Princeton's WordNet

1. absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting(adj)

   capable of arousing and holding the attention

   Synonyms:
   bewitching, fascinating, absorbing, engrossing, riveting, captivating, entrancing, enchanting, gripping, enthralling

   Antonyms:
   unattractive, uninteresting

2. bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, fascinating(adj)

   capturing interest as if by a spell

   Synonyms:
   bewitching, captivating, fascinating, enthralling, riveting, entrancing, absorbing, enchanting, gripping, engrossing

   Antonyms:
   unattractive, uninteresting

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. fascinating

   That is charming or bewitching which is adapted to win others as by a magic spell. Enchanting, enrapturing, entrancing represent the influence as not only supernatural, but irresistible and delightful. That which is fascinating may win without delighting, drawing by some unseen power, as a serpent its prey; we can speak of horrible fascination. Charming applies only to what is external to oneself; delightful may apply to personal experiences or emotions as well; we speak of a charming manner, a charming dress, but of delightful anticipations. Compare AMIABLE; BEAUTIFUL.

   Synonyms:
   bewitching, captivating, charming, delightful, enchanting, enrapturing, entrancing, winning

PPDB, the paraphrase database

List of paraphrases:

intriguing, exciting, riveting, -fascinating, interesting, compelling, amazing, mesmerizing, glamorous, captivating, mind-blowing